The Most Bungled Murder Case in French History - November 18 2025

December 9th: Jesse Pomeroy's Trial Begins (1874) What makes a murderer? It’s a question asked time and time again and, no matter what story we tell, there always seems to be a different answer. On December 9th 1874 a trial began for a young man who had already claimed the life of two individuals. Someone who, even decades later, many struggle to understand how and why he became a serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesse_Pomeroy, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/jesse-pomeroy, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/pomeroy-jesse.htm, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-story-of-jesse-pomeroy-14-year-old-serial-killer/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/jesse-pomeroy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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December 8th: Jesse Shane Kempson Arrested (2018) You never know who is on the other side of a dating profile. On December 8th 2018 a man was arrested for crimes he claimed were an accident. A man who met his victim on Tinder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Millane, https://www.the-sun.com/news/28857/who-is-grace-millanes-killer-jesse-kempson-and-where-is-he-now/, https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/crime/130327151/grace-millanes-killer-appeals-sexual-and-violent-convictions-against-two-women, https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/where-is-jesse-shane-kempson-now, https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/grace-millane-murder-convict-jesse-kempson-appears-in-court-for-appeal-of-other-cases/4G6UN64KQVHVFNMVHXLPWV4ZJY/, https://www.scotsman.com/news/crime/jesse-shane-kempson-who-grace-millanes-killer-and-why-couldnt-he-be-named-under-new-zealand-law-3075878 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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December 7th: Pacific Southwest Airlines Flights 1771 (1987) Revenge can sometimes be misguided and, as such, place innocent people in the crosshairs of someone dangerous. On December 7th 1987 a devastating event occurred in which 43 people were made to pay for the anger and revenge of one man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Southwest_Airlines_Flight_1771#:~:text=San%20Francisco%20International%20Airport%2C%20California%2C%20U.S.&text=All%2043%20passengers%20and%20crew,company%20of%20Pacific%20Southwest%20Airlines., https://forensictales.com/murder-on-board-psa-flight-1771/, https://www.latimes.com/la-me-pacific-southwest-airlines-crash-archive-19871209-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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December 6th: Tent Girl Disappeared (1967) Dogged determination can make a huge difference in a case. On December 6th 1967 a young woman disappeared and, had it not been for the determination of two individuals, she may have never been identified as the Jane Doe found in Georgetown, Kentucky. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ojVrvzNjQrapdciuj0z4LWb--nuEJQtXcM2cwxbJ4-g/edit?tab=t.0#:~:text=https%3A//en.wikipedia,com/tent%2Dgirl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode: https://morbidology.com/the-unsolved-murders-of-elizabeth-collins-lyric-cook/, https://the-line-up.com/the-evansdale-murders, https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/lyric-cook-and-elizabeth-collins/, https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/07/10/who-killed-elizabeth-collins-lyric-cook-morrissey-evansdale-iowa-cold-case/7633683001/, https://dps.iowa.gov/evansdale-murder-investigation-continues-10-years-later, https://www.kcrg.com/2022/07/13/lyric-elizabeth-ten-years-later/, https://www.kcci.com/article/evansdale-iowa-girls-murder-and-kidnapping-still-under-investigation-10-years-later-cold-case/40589986 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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December 4th: Victor Licata Dies (1950) Some cases are used as political fodder and, as such, the facts can often get lost in the chaos. On December 4th 1950 a man died in prison who will always be remembered for the role his crime played in the war against drugs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victor_Licata, https://www.tampabay.com/arts-entertainment/arts/movies/2020/05/14/an-ybor-city-ax-murderer-led-to-marijuana-regulation-now-theres-a-movie-in-the-works/, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-true-crime-justice-story-dream-slayer-20200327-j7xsxlilrfaefm73lecocf64pa-story.html, https://fee.org/articles/how-an-axe-murderer-helped-make-weed-illegal/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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December 3rd: Marcelo de Jesus Silva Dies (2010) Today’s story is an incredibly short one. But the man who is at the center was no less cruel. On December 3rd 2010 a notorious criminal was killed at the hands of rivals. A man who made a name for himself with his appearance and penchant for violence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marcelo_de_Jesus_Silva, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/c1x9ys/other_marcelo_de_jesus_silva_life_and/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Subscribe on Youtube for special episodes: https://youtube.com/@morningcupofmurder?si=y6y52dP-CUcPBEaW Stay Safe - A Morning Cup of Murder Podcast Coming Soon! Have a close call with something horrifying? A dark family story you've been needing to share? What about an unexplained encounter? Share your stories with us by emailing them to staysafesubmissions@.com and they could be read on a future episode! Join us on Patreon! For as little as $1 get amazing bonus content you can’t hear anywhere else! https://www.patreon.com/morningcupofmurder Looking for Merch? Get exclusive designs on Teepublic and Bonfire! Teepublic: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/morning-cup-of-murder?ref_id=35179&utm_campaign=35179&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=Morning%2BCup%2Bof%2BMurder Bonfire: https://www.bonfire.com/store/morningcupofmurder/ Want to drop us a line or see what else we have going on? Find all things Morning Cup of Murder at our website: morningcupofmurder.com Want kid-friendly chills? Check out our show The Cryptid Catalog where my son Killian and I weave a biweekly cryptid creature feature. https://open.spotify.com/show/7vwn8JNkTPOmxwRoHsVDc1 Information on today’s episode:December 2nd: Vanessa Lei Samson Abducted (1997) When two dangerous individuals somehow come together, it can have deadly consequences. On December 2nd 1997 a young woman was snatched off the side of the road and found herself at the mercy of two very dangerous individuals. https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Murder-and-abduction-chamber-3085903.php, https://patch.com/california/pleasanton/court-upholds-death-penalties-duo-who-killed-pleasanton-woman, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/court-upholds-death-sentences-pleasanton-womans-murder/, https://scocal.stanford.edu/opinion/people-v-daveggio-michaud-34581, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1997/12/22/sacramento-couple-suspected-in-series-of-minivan-abductions-and-a-killing/70a0552e-5454-4348-8820-5f8f95c5ef1a/, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11077380/vanessa-lei-samson, https://www.tahoedailytribune.com/news/couple-linked-to-murder-case/, https://www.kqed.org/news/11512221/hope-a-new-theory-case-notes-and-a-letter-from-the-governor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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